Barnstead Harvey EC6000 Owner's manual

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Harvey®
Chemiclave EC5500/EC6000
Sterilizers
Owner/Operator Manual
EC5500 Series 1121
EC6000 Series 1122
LT1121X1 • 1/9/03

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Table of Contents
Safety Information ..................................................................................................................................................................3
Alert Signals..........................................................................................................................................................................3
Warnings ..............................................................................................................................................................................3
General Description ................................................................................................................................................................4
Controls and Features..........................................................................................................................................................5
Power Switch......................................................................................................................................................................5
Control Panel......................................................................................................................................................................5
Chemi-Filter........................................................................................................................................................................6
Door Latch..........................................................................................................................................................................6
Waste Tank Drain ..............................................................................................................................................................6
Pressure Relief Valve ........................................................................................................................................................6
Chemipurge........................................................................................................................................................................6
Operation ................................................................................................................................................................................7
Preparing Items for Sterilization ..........................................................................................................................................8
Items Not Recommened for Chemical Vapor Sterilization ..................................................................................................8
Recommended Sterilization Monitoring Program ................................................................................................................9
Filling The Vapo-Steril Reservoir ........................................................................................................................................10
Emergency Treatment ......................................................................................................................................................10
Draining the Waste Tank ..................................................................................................................................................11
Filling the Reservoir ........................................................................................................................................................12
Running a Cycle ................................................................................................................................................................14
Preparation ......................................................................................................................................................................14
Power ..............................................................................................................................................................................14
Loading the Chamber ......................................................................................................................................................14
If the Door Will Not Open ................................................................................................................................................16
Starting the Cycle ............................................................................................................................................................17
Completing the Cycle ......................................................................................................................................................18
Removing the Goods ......................................................................................................................................................18
Stopping a Cycle ..............................................................................................................................................................20
Power Interruption ............................................................................................................................................................20
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................................22
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................................22
Daily....................................................................................................................................................................................22
Cleaning the Door Gasket................................................................................................................................................22
Draining the Waste Tank ..................................................................................................................................................24
Weekly................................................................................................................................................................................25
Cleaning the Chamber and Trays ....................................................................................................................................25
Monthly ..............................................................................................................................................................................25
Checking the Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................................25
When Required ..................................................................................................................................................................26
Replacing the Chemi-Filter ..............................................................................................................................................26
Finding the Replacement Date ........................................................................................................................................26
Replacing the Door Gasket ..............................................................................................................................................27
Door Adjustment ..............................................................................................................................................................28
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................29
Positioning the Sterilizer ....................................................................................................................................................29
Electrical Requirements......................................................................................................................................................31
Chemi-Filter Installation......................................................................................................................................................31
Operational Check-Out ......................................................................................................................................................31
Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................................32
Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................................................................................33
Environmental Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................33
Replacement Parts ..............................................................................................................................................................34
Ordering Information ............................................................................................................................................................35
Glossary................................................................................................................................................................................36
Two Year Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................40

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Safety Information
Your Harvey®Chemiclave EC5500/EC6000 sterilizer has
been designed with function, reliability and safety in
mind. It is your responsibility to install it in conformance
with local electrical codes. This manual contains impor-
tant safety information. You must carefully read and un-
derstand the contents of this manual prior to the use of
this equipment. For safe operation, please pay attention
to the alert signals throughout the manual.
Warnings
This sterilizer employs a chemical vapor process using
Harvey Vapo-Steril solution, which contains 0.23% form-
aldehyde by weight.
Employers should be familiar with any occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
which apply to their workplace. OSHA standards (29
CFR 1910.1048) for Formaldehyde applies to the work-
place. For a copy of this standard, contact your nearest
OSHA office.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Warning
Warnings alert you to a possibility of
personal injury.
Caution
Cautions alert you to a possibility of
damage to the equipment.
Note
Notes alert you to pertinent facts and
conditions.
Hot Surface
Hot surfaces alert you to a possibility
of personal injury if you come in con-
tact with a surface during use or for a
period of time after use.
Alert Signals

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The Harvey®Chemiclave sterilizer is a safe, fast and effective
sterilizer for use in medical and dental offices, hospitals, clin-
ics and other health care facilities.
To sterilize goods, Chemiclave sterilizers use an unsaturated
chemical vapor process. This method is proven for sterilizing
instruments without dulling, rusting, corroding or otherwise
impairing their properties. Cycles require no drying time—
goods come out dry.
The Chemiclave sterilizer is not intended for use with liquids,
agars, textiles or heat-sensitive items. Sterilization processes
of unique loads not specified in this manual must be validated
by the end users.
General Description
Figure 1: Chemiclave EC5500 (Front View)

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Controls and Features
Power Switch
The power switch on the front of the sterilizer turns
power to the sterilizer ON (I) or OFF (O). See Figure 1.
Control Panel
Pressure Gauge
Displays the chamber pressure. See Figure 2.
Timer
Times the 20 minute exposure phase and the purge
phase. During the countdown, the decimal point flashes.
Control Knob
When the control knob is turned to PRESSURIZE at the
start of a cycle, Vapo-Steril enters the chamber, enabling
a cycle to begin. Turning the control knob to DEPRES-
SURIZE after the exposure phase permits vapors to
exhaust from the chamber.
Indicators
POWER: Lights when power to the unit is ON.
TEMP: Turns on and off as the chamber heaters cycle
on and off.
PURGE: Flashes when the exposure phase or purge
phase is complete. Lights during the purge phase.
COMPLETE: Lights when the exposure phase is com-
plete. Also lights when the purge phase is complete.
VAPO: Lights when the reservoir must be filled with
Vapo-Steril solution. The indicator will remain lit until
solution is added.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Figure 2: Control Panels